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5 Steps to Address the Rising Geopolitical Risks to Your Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

Shift in the centers of gravity of the demand: As of the beginning of April 2022, about four million Ukrainians have left the country for neighboring countries such as Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary and Moldova. This has resulted in massive spikes in demand for basic necessities in these countries. This further adds to lead times.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon has announced that it is converting warehouse space in Slovakia, previously used to fulfill customer orders, into a massive humanitarian aid hub to get much-needed supplies to refugees fleeing the war in neighboring Ukraine. Automation caps off the warehouse technology component for more efficient fulfillment. That’s all for this week.

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Doing Business in Poland

QAD

Poland’s bordering countries include Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine. The corporate tax rate is 19%, calculated on global corporate income from all sources if the company is headquartered in Poland. Located east of Germany in Central Europe, Poland is about 312,685 sq. state of Georgia.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

From local truck transportation to global supply chain management systems, from produce sourcing to consulting based on practical experience to outsourcing, C.H. Integrated technology gathers data from all parts of the supply chain and provides full visibility to orders and costs. Saint Lucia. Saint Pierre and Miquelon. San Marino.

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Three Months after Tianjin, the Area is Still Reeling.

Elementum

New productions are also in line in Slovakia, Austria and Brazil. There should be higher chemical-sourcing costs in tow along with delays in new consumer product releases and an increase in the West Coast port traffic. The company still intends to ramp up volume despite losses in China.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

By consolidating at the source, several shipments can be combined into one, thereby reducing the number of shipments even before the shipments arrive at the Logistics Service Provider (LSP). Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management.

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10 questions about the benefits of S&OP for your organisation

Supply Chain Movement

However, there must be consensus within the organisation about definitions and the right source of information for important reports. S&OP fosters clear and unambiguous communication and this strengthens teamwork. Answer the 10 questions below to gain insight into the current added value and the potential of S&OP for your company. >>Please

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